Powered two-wheelers and ITS

FEMA, the Federation of European Motorcycle Associations, has produced a special newsletter devoted to powered two-wheelers and ITS, by opening for the first time its pages to a panel of experts from across the field: top researchers in behavioural science and safety systems, members of the motorcycle industry, and officials from the European Commission in charge of transport and information technology. Together, they provide an in-depth insight to the best way forward to bring about a safer traffic environ
April 4, 2012 Read time: 2 mins
4764 FEMA, the Federation of European Motorcycle Associations, has produced a special newsletter devoted to powered two-wheelers and ITS, by opening for the first time its pages to a panel of experts from across the field: top researchers in behavioural science and safety systems, members of the motorcycle industry, and officials from the 1690 European Commission in charge of transport and information technology. Together, they provide an in-depth insight to the best way forward to bring about a safer traffic environment, not just for motorcyclists, but for everyone.

Among the expert articles featured are, Powered Two-Wheelers and Intelligent Transport Systems; Acknowledging motorcyclists in ITS co-funded research, a specific requirement; ITS developments in Europe and the inclusion of motorcycling into European policies;  The view of the Motorcycle Industry in Europe (ACEM) on ITS developments; and What do motorcyclists need? Much more than a five-minute internet survey

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